DE QUEEN, Ark. - Authorities have arrested two De Queen men in connection with a major fire that destroyed parts of Gentry Chevrolet last month.

Trent Gentry and Charlie Moss are currently in jail following an extensive investigation into the Sept. 3 blaze which severely damaged the dealership.

Officers with the De Queen Police Department initially responded to the fire on the morning of Sept. 3. Firefighters from the De Queen, Cossatot, and Horatio Fire Departments worked together to contain and extinguish the massive fire. The Arkansas State Police then took the lead on the arson investigation.

Authorities say that because the matter remains an active and ongoing investigation, no additional information will be released at this time.

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